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The Mexican war had scarcely begun when the President justified the popular suspicion by making known to Congress that one of its objects was to be the acquisition of territory beyond the Rio Grande.
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Blaine discusses the justification provided by the President for the Mexican War, indicating territorial ambitions as a motive.
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